It was pitched an opportunity to bring economic growth to the north side of Lake Charles, but now ti seems the Enterprise Boulevard Extension project will never come to fruition. The second phase still hasn't been completed to connect Enterprise Boulevard to Highway 171. Wednesday night city council member Mary Morris suggested another plan to get things rolling. Restaurants, condos and retail outlets was suppose to come for North Lake Charles, but it's been ...

It was pitched an opportunity to bring economic growth to the north side of Lake Charles, but now ti seems the Enterprise Boulevard Extension project will never come to fruition. The second phase still hasn't been completed to connect Enterprise Boulevard to Highway 171. Wednesday night city council member Mary Morris suggested another plan to get things rolling. Restaurants, condos and retail outlets was suppose to come for North Lake Charles, but it's been ...

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that construction work on I-10 in Lake Charles is scheduled to begin on March 3. The expansion joints on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge need maintenance which will be performed by C.E.C, Inc., a Lafayette-based company. The construction of the I-10 bridge must take place in order to handle the traffic volume anticipated during the upcoming I-210 re-decking project. The $8.5 million project on I-10 ...More >>

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that construction work on I-10 in Lake Charles is scheduled to begin on March 3. The expansion joints on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge need maintenance which will be performed by C.E.C, Inc., a Lafayette-based company. The construction of the I-10 bridge must take place in order to handle the traffic volume anticipated during the upcoming I-210 re-decking project. The $8.5 million project on I-10 ...More >>

Copycat threats to schools have been report to law enforcement agencies across the country, state, and in Southwest Louisiana. Multiple suspects have been arrested, many charged with terrorizing, which carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $15,000 if charged as an adult. However, according to Louisiana State Police, the majority of the threats received were found to have no credible danger to public safety. "Although we highly encourage cit...

Copycat threats to schools have been report to law enforcement agencies across the country, state, and in Southwest Louisiana. Multiple suspects have been arrested, many charged with terrorizing, which carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $15,000 if charged as an adult. However, according to Louisiana State Police, the majority of the threats received were found to have no credible danger to public safety. "Although we highly encourage cit...

For tonight, scattered showers will be possible with just a few thunderstorms. The risk of severe weather is very low and rainfall should be lighter than earlier today, limiting the flood potential. Temperatures will not cool down very much with lows in the upper 60s.

For tonight, scattered showers will be possible with just a few thunderstorms. The risk of severe weather is very low and rainfall should be lighter than earlier today, limiting the flood potential. Temperatures will not cool down very much with lows in the upper 60s.

Typically your water bill is relatively cheaper than some of your other bills like electricity or cable. However, that's not the case for some residents in Lake Charles who said their water bill has increased more than 130 percent. Betty Reed, who lives in the Country Pines subdivision, said when she first read her bill, something didn't add up. "I thought it was a misprint or misnomer," Reed said. "The water went from $45 a month to $103 a month and they're st...

Typically your water bill is relatively cheaper than some of your other bills like electricity or cable. However, that's not the case for some residents in Lake Charles who said their water bill has increased more than 130 percent. Betty Reed, who lives in the Country Pines subdivision, said when she first read her bill, something didn't add up. "I thought it was a misprint or misnomer," Reed said. "The water went from $45 a month to $103 a month and they're st...

400 people were rescued from human trafficking last year in Louisiana alone... 30 people have been rescued, so far, this year. With tomorrow being "Shine a Light on Slavery Day", you can raise awareness by doing one simple task, drawing a red 'X' on the back of your hand. That red 'X' stands for the millions who cannot stand up for themselves. "We find people all the time who will do it and then their friends, their neighbors, or even their family...

400 people were rescued from human trafficking last year in Louisiana alone... 30 people have been rescued, so far, this year. With tomorrow being "Shine a Light on Slavery Day", you can raise awareness by doing one simple task, drawing a red 'X' on the back of your hand. That red 'X' stands for the millions who cannot stand up for themselves. "We find people all the time who will do it and then their friends, their neighbors, or even their family...

In the last few days, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has investigated several incidents where threats, either verbally or through social media posts, have been made at local schools around the Parish. As of today, a 15 year old student from Sam Houston High School has been arrested. She has been charged with terrorizing. A warrant for terrorizing has been issued for a 13 year old boy at Vinton Middle School. The investigations ar...

In the last few days, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has investigated several incidents where threats, either verbally or through social media posts, have been made at local schools around the Parish. As of today, a 15 year old student from Sam Houston High School has been arrested. She has been charged with terrorizing. A warrant for terrorizing has been issued for a 13 year old boy at Vinton Middle School. The investigations ar...

A Navy Seal from Lake Charles was presented with the Navy Blue Angels crest on last Friday. Flight leader for the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, Cmdr. Eric Doyle, presented Aviation Structural Mechanic Safety Equipment 1st Class (AW) Jack Reynolds with the crest during a Blue Angels cresting ceremony at Naval Air facility in El Centro, California. This honor is earned after completing several weeks of training in squadron history, procedure...

A Navy Seal from Lake Charles was presented with the Navy Blue Angels crest on last Friday. Flight leader for the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, Cmdr. Eric Doyle, presented Aviation Structural Mechanic Safety Equipment 1st Class (AW) Jack Reynolds with the crest during a Blue Angels cresting ceremony at Naval Air facility in El Centro, California. This honor is earned after completing several weeks of training in squadron history, procedure...

Deputies arrested a man after he posted a school threat on Facebook. Aaron Labove, 28, posted "I could snap tomorrow and shoot up a school. You don't know me bro" on Facebook. At 8:32 p.m. on this past Tuesday, Cameron Parish Deputies responded to a call warning about the post in Hackberry, Louisiana. No particular school was named in the threat. Labove admitted to posting the statement and was arrested for possession of synthetic marijuana and terrorizing. Search wa...

Deputies arrested a man after he posted a school threat on Facebook. Aaron Labove, 28, posted "I could snap tomorrow and shoot up a school. You don't know me bro" on Facebook. At 8:32 p.m. on this past Tuesday, Cameron Parish Deputies responded to a call warning about the post in Hackberry, Louisiana. No particular school was named in the threat. Labove admitted to posting the statement and was arrested for possession of synthetic marijuana and terrorizing. Search wa...

The LSU AgCenter has announced its lineup of spring garden shows that will kick off in March and continue into May in Hammond, Raceland, Baton Rouge, Covington, Lake Charles and New Orleans. (Source: LSU AgCenter)

The LSU AgCenter has announced its lineup of spring garden shows that will kick off in March and continue into May in Hammond, Raceland, Baton Rouge, Covington, Lake Charles and New Orleans.

Tension across Louisiana with a number of school threats reported in the wake of the Florida school shooting. That includes DeRidder where the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office confirms it detained a juvenile Monday over threats against DeRidder High School. In Jeff Davis Parish, police searched Welsh High School Tuesday after reports of a gun on campus. No gun was found. In Oakdale, a middle school student was taken into custody for allegedly making, and threats...More >>

Tension across Louisiana with a number of school threats reported in the wake of the Florida school shooting. That includes DeRidder where the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office confirms it detained a juvenile Monday over threats against DeRidder High School. In Jeff Davis Parish, police searched Welsh High School Tuesday after reports of a gun on campus. No gun was found. In Oakdale, a middle school student was taken into custody for allegedly making, and threats...More >>

Daniel Kight was found guilty of second degree murder today during his murder trial. Kight pleaded not guilty due to reason of insanity after gruesomely murdering David Scasino. Prosecutors say Scasino was stabbed at least fifty times and his body was mutilated. After Kight visited a state appointed a psychologist, Judge Robert Wyatt had to base the decision on whether Kight knew right from wrong at the time of the offense. Kight's sentencing is set at 1:30 p.m. on

Daniel Kight was found guilty of second degree murder today during his murder trial. Kight pleaded not guilty due to reason of insanity after gruesomely murdering David Scasino. Prosecutors say Scasino was stabbed at least fifty times and his body was mutilated. After Kight visited a state appointed a psychologist, Judge Robert Wyatt had to base the decision on whether Kight knew right from wrong at the time of the offense. Kight's sentencing is set at 1:30 p.m. on

An Oakdale Middle School student has been expelled after making a threat that could harm other students. The juvenile made a threat to another student, saying that someone was going to 'come and kill a lot of people at school,' according to Oakdale Police Chief Joseph Lockett, Sr. The threat was reported to a teacher, who took appropriate action. The child has appeared in front of a judge and is being held at the Oakdale Police Department. The child will be expelled fro...

An Oakdale Middle School student has been expelled after making a threat that could harm other students. The juvenile made a threat to another student, saying that someone was going to 'come and kill a lot of people at school,' according to Oakdale Police Chief Joseph Lockett, Sr. The threat was reported to a teacher, who took appropriate action. The child has appeared in front of a judge and is being held at the Oakdale Police Department. The child will be expelled fro...

LAKE CHARLES – The McNeese men’s basketball team (9-16, 6-9) could not put a stop to the firing squad that is Nicholl’s Lafayette Rutledge and Roddy Peters, who combined for a total 58 Colonels points in their 96-79 win over the Cowboys on Wednesday. Rutledge posted a game-high 34 points, the most achieved by an individual player against the Cowboys this season, as is his 11 buckets from long range. The loss is McNeese’s second-straight with only three games ...More >>

LAKE CHARLES – The McNeese men’s basketball team (9-16, 6-9) could not put a stop to the firing squad that is Nicholl’s Lafayette Rutledge and Roddy Peters, who combined for a total 58 Colonels points in their 96-79 win over the Cowboys on Wednesday. Rutledge posted a game-high 34 points, the most achieved by an individual player against the Cowboys this season, as is his 11 buckets from long range. The loss is McNeese’s second-straight with only three games ...More >>

Sophomore Alexsandra Flores threw a five hit shutout to lead McNeese softball in a 6-0 win over North Florida (6-6) here Wednesday. The shutout is Flores’ first of the season and the second shutout win for the Cowgirls this season. “It all started in the circle,” said head coach James Landreneau. “Flores commanded both sides of the plate, she worked ahead of the hitters and let her defense work behind her. We were able to grind out at bats and took advantage o...More >>

Sophomore Alexsandra Flores threw a five hit shutout to lead McNeese softball in a 6-0 win over North Florida (6-6) here Wednesday. The shutout is Flores’ first of the season and the second shutout win for the Cowgirls this season. “It all started in the circle,” said head coach James Landreneau. “Flores commanded both sides of the plate, she worked ahead of the hitters and let her defense work behind her. We were able to grind out at bats and took advantage o...More >>

McNeese women’s basketball couldn’t overcome a third quarter lull here Wednesday night in its 63-51 Southland Conference loss to Nicholls in its final regular season road game. Sophomore Caitlin Davis and senior Keara Hudnall led the Cowgirls (11-15, 7-8 SLC) in scoring with 17 and 11 points, respectively. Hudnall was held scoreless in the second half after scoring all 11 in the first half. The third quarter is where the Cowgirls struggled as they were 1-14 from the fiel...More >>

McNeese women’s basketball couldn’t overcome a third quarter lull here Wednesday night in its 63-51 Southland Conference loss to Nicholls in its final regular season road game. Sophomore Caitlin Davis and senior Keara Hudnall led the Cowgirls (11-15, 7-8 SLC) in scoring with 17 and 11 points, respectively. Hudnall was held scoreless in the second half after scoring all 11 in the first half. The third quarter is where the Cowgirls struggled as they were 1-14 from the fiel...More >>

Walt Leger, D-New Orleans, left, introduces his revenue-raising bills to the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday. Seated to his right is Luke Morris of the Louisiana Revenue Department.

By Ryan Noonan and Kaylee Poche LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE--Discussion heated up at Tuesday’s House Ways and Means Committee hearing, as legislators expressed frustration over the inability of their colleagues to reach an agreement on how to deal with the state’s projected $1 billion budget shortfall. While the lawmakers agreed that revenue-raising measures are necessary to lower the deficit, many were reluctant about to publicly offer tax proposals, i...More >>

By Ryan Noonan and Kaylee Poche LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE--Discussion heated up at Tuesday’s House Ways and Means Committee hearing, as legislators expressed frustration over the inability of their colleagues to reach an agreement on how to deal with the state’s projected $1 billion budget shortfall. While the lawmakers agreed that revenue-raising measures are necessary to lower the deficit, many were reluctant about to publicly offer tax proposals, i...More >>

Retired NFL offensive lineman, Nate Livings, is visiting the area libraries. Livings has written a children's book series titled "Big Boy Nate's First Football Road Trip" and he will read to the children at libraries around Lake Charles. Livings was inspired to write the books after the birth of his son in 2014, so he began to write the chronicles of the time they spend together and share it with the world. His foundation, The Nate Livings Foundation, helps equip...

Retired NFL offensive lineman, Nate Livings, is visiting the area libraries. Livings has written a children's book series titled "Big Boy Nate's First Football Road Trip" and he will read to the children at libraries around Lake Charles. Livings was inspired to write the books after the birth of his son in 2014, so he began to write the chronicles of the time they spend together and share it with the world. His foundation, The Nate Livings Foundation, helps equip...

Epps Memorial Library is hosting a movie and discussion on the PBS film "Slavery by Another Name." The movie is a documentary on the belief that slavery ended in this country with the Emancipation Proclamation. The viewing and discussion is in conjunction with the "Purchased Lives: The American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865" exhibit at Central Library. The viewing will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 22 at 1320 N. Simmons St. The program is free and...

Epps Memorial Library is hosting a movie and discussion on the PBS film "Slavery by Another Name." The movie is a documentary on the belief that slavery ended in this country with the Emancipation Proclamation. The viewing and discussion is in conjunction with the "Purchased Lives: The American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865" exhibit at Central Library. The viewing will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 22 at 1320 N. Simmons St. The program is free and...

One lucky crawfish was spared from boiling in a special ceremony Tuesday. Emile the Crawfish was officially spared from future backyard boils when Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Zatarain’s paired up for the second annual “Pardoning of the Crawfish” in New Orleans. This event celebrates the beginning of crawfish season in the Gulf South. The crawfish of honor was dubbed Emile after the founder of Zatarain’s who first introduced se...

One lucky crawfish was spared from boiling in a special ceremony Tuesday. Emile the Crawfish was officially spared from future backyard boils when Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Zatarain’s paired up for the second annual “Pardoning of the Crawfish” in New Orleans. This event celebrates the beginning of crawfish season in the Gulf South. The crawfish of honor was dubbed Emile after the founder of Zatarain’s who first introduced se...

A New Orleans Author will be in Lake Charles today to discuss her new book. Freddi Williams Evans' book is called "Come Sunday: A Young Reader's History of Congo Square." Her book focuses on life during the Sunday gatherings in Congo Square during the antebellum period. She will also discuss the "purchased lives" exhibit currently on display at Central Library. That free talk starts at six this evening in the Epps Memorial Library on North ...More >>

A New Orleans Author will be in Lake Charles today to discuss her new book. Freddi Williams Evans' book is called "Come Sunday: A Young Reader's History of Congo Square." Her book focuses on life during the Sunday gatherings in Congo Square during the antebellum period. She will also discuss the "purchased lives" exhibit currently on display at Central Library. That free talk starts at six this evening in the Epps Memorial Library on North ...More >>

Students who survived the Florida school shooting are preparing to flood the Capitol pushing to ban the assault-style rifle used to kill 17 people, vowing to make changes in the November election if they can't...

Students who survived the Florida school shooting are preparing to flood the Capitol pushing to ban the assault-style rifle used to kill 17 people, vowing to make changes in the November election if they can't persuade lawmakers to change law now.

Second Amendment supporter Dana Loesch spoke with students and families affected by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting at a CNN town hall on Wednesday, as Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel sat near. (Source: CNN)

Dana Loesch, a vocal Second Amendment supporter, took questions from the students and families affected by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting at a CNN town hall on Wednesday.

Fred Guttenberg, the father of Jaime Guttenberg, one of the 17 killed last week in Parkland, FL, pressed Sen. Marco Rubio on the role of guns and assault weapons in the shooting during a CNN town hall event on Wednesday, Feb. 21. (Source: CNN)

Senator Marco Rubio faced a barrage of tough questioning related to gun control and the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida at a CNN town hall event on Wednesday.

Changes that Facebook is making to your news feed could affect how you receive news happening in your area. A few simple steps will make sure you continue to get stories that matter to your family and friends.

Changes that Facebook is making to your news feed could affect how you receive news happening in your area. A few simple steps will make sure you continue to get stories that matter to your family and friends.

Our Coast Connections series continues with Matt Riser, and the story of how one Picayune native made a life-long connection at PRCC that helped make him one of the biggest up-and-coming head coaches in all of NCAA Baseball.

Our Coast Connections series continues with Matt Riser, and the story of how one Picayune native made a life-long connection at PRCC that helped make him one of the biggest up-and-coming head coaches in all of NCAA Baseball.

If your resting heart rate speeds beyond the normal for adults of 60 to 100 beats a minute, you may have a problem with your heart. An electrophysiology study can help locate and, if necessary, fix the problem.

If your resting heart rate speeds beyond the normal for adults of 60 to 100 beats a minute, you may have a problem with your heart. An electrophysiology study can help locate and, if necessary, fix the problem.

It was pitched an opportunity to bring economic growth to the north side of Lake Charles, but now ti seems the Enterprise Boulevard Extension project will never come to fruition. The second phase still hasn't been completed to connect Enterprise Boulevard to Highway 171. Wednesday night city council member Mary Morris suggested another plan to get things rolling. Restaurants, condos and retail outlets was suppose to come for North Lake Charles, but it's been ...

It was pitched an opportunity to bring economic growth to the north side of Lake Charles, but now ti seems the Enterprise Boulevard Extension project will never come to fruition. The second phase still hasn't been completed to connect Enterprise Boulevard to Highway 171. Wednesday night city council member Mary Morris suggested another plan to get things rolling. Restaurants, condos and retail outlets was suppose to come for North Lake Charles, but it's been ...

It will be a slow clearing trend and warmup for the South Plains. By late afternoon the high temps will range from near 50 in the western South Plains to the low 40s in the areas along and east of the Caprock.

It will be a slow clearing trend and warmup for the South Plains. By late afternoon the high temps will range from near 50 in the western South Plains to the low 40s in the areas along and east of the Caprock.

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Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions.
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